Birgit Schwarz [talked to HWR]…about whether the election of a new government and Nkurunziza’s death could finally lead to democratic change in [Burundi].
Adam Schiff accuses social media companies of misinformation negligence
Democratic leader Adam Schiff has accused social media companies of misinformation, negligence. This is happening as November 2020 polls near.
Malawi State Official Says Mutharika Has Conceded Defeat, Moved Out of Presidential Palace
Reorganised due to irregularities, Malawi’s election runoff has concluded with the victory of the opposition. Incumbent Peter Mutharika conceded defeat.
How COVID could kill off populism
Governance should be based on a balanced approach which is why populism is bad but it has been difficult to dismantle. COVID-19 could be the solution.
Google removes ads with misleading voter registration info
In the run-up to the November 2020 polls Google has been the target of ads that spread disinformation. It is now taking action, pulling down such ads.
Cybersecurity and COVID Challenge Election Preparations
COVID-19 relegated traditional challenges to elections. But they are resurfacing with cybersecurity and COVID-19 putting election preparation to the test.
Rights Group and Celebrities Urge Senate To Act on Voting Rights
American democracy envisions ballot access but voting rights, especially African-American, remain gutted, requiring more activism for congress to act.
Book: What you need to know about voting – and why
While voting is a fundamental right many Americans struggle with what it entails which has adverse effects on democracy. New book addresses these concerns.
In 2013 the supreme court gutted voting rights – how has it changed the US?
The US Supreme Court is expected to be the country’s summit of justice but gutted voting rights in 2013. Here’s how that decision affected voters.
‘Maduro’s machinations’ consolidating control in Venezuela?
The international community has called out Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro for dictatorship. During COVID-19, the dictator instead tightened the noose.